Philosophy For Our Times

Philosophy For Our Times

Author: IAI Language: English Episodes: 545
Each week, Philosophy For Our Times opens up a space for genuine conversation, moving beyond headlines to examine the deeper questions shaping our world. Produced by the IAI, this podcast naturally draws on a global roster of philosophers, scientists, and cultural critics who don't just offer answers but engage in substantive debates. You'll hear discussions that feel urgent and relevant, whether they're untangling the ethics of new technology, probing the tensions in contemporary politics, or exploring what art tells us about society. The aim is to apply rigorous thought to the issues that dominate the news and our personal lives, making complex ideas accessible without losing their depth. Tuning into this podcast is like having a front-row seat to the conversations that define our moment, delivered with the clarity and nuance that thoughtful examination requires. It’s a weekly invitation to pause and reflect, using philosophy not as a remote discipline but as a vital tool for understanding.
Episodes
Masters of the Universe | Natalie Kofler, Steve Fuller, Angela Saini [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 36:23
Looking for a link we mentioned? It's here: https://linktr.ee/philosophyforourtimesEver since the discovery of DNA, we have fanstasised about creating new species of animals, or even 'improved' humans. But it is only in…
The Prejudice of Facts | Barry Barnes, Joanna Kavenna, John Ellis [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 37:41
Looking for a link we mentioned? It's here: https://linktr.ee/philosophyforourtimesIn a world obsessed with Trump, alternative facts have not had a great press. But it is a century and more since Nietzsche claimed 'there…
The Reality Illusion | Donald Hoffman, Maria Baghramian, Hilary Lawson [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 46:14
Looking for a link we mentioned? It's here: https://linktr.ee/philosophyforourtimesSeeing is believing, yet cognitive scientists seem to have uncovered these views as incorrect. Evolution led us to perceive what is best…
Evolution After Darwin | Massimo Pigliucci, Zanna Clay, Tim Lewens [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 41:00
Looking for a link we mentioned? It's here: https://linktr.ee/philosophyforourtimesThe brutal mechanism of natural selection gave rise to all life on our planet. Or so the Darwinian story goes. But from mice to great wha…
Bonus Episode: In Conversation with Saul Kripke and Timothy Williamson [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 23:00
Looking for a link we mentioned? It's here: https://linktr.ee/philosophyforourtimesIn this episode of Philosophy for our Times, Saul Kripke and Timothy Williamson discuss why language has come to dominate their field, wh…